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How to make a dropdown question?

Display answer options in a dropdown menu: a clean, space-saving layout for single-answer multiple choice questions.

Updated 2025/05/02

What is a dropdown question?

A dropdown question allows test-takers to select a single answer from a list that appears only after clicking the dropdown arrow. This compact, clean layout is ideal for conserving space, especially when dealing with long lists of options.

To display the answer options in a dropdown list:

  • Create a multiple choice question.
    • Either enter the choices one-by-one or use the Quick Question Creation tool, accessible by clicking the magic wand icon next to the question type dropdown at the top left of the question creation panel.
      Click the magic wand icon to enable quick question creation.
      Click the magic wand icon to enable quick question creation.
      Enter your question and choice options as seen in the example.
      Enter your question and choice options as seen in the example.
      Mark the correct response as
      Mark the correct response as "True".
      • Click the display settings icon on the right.
        Click the monitor icon to edit question and choice option display settings.
        Click the monitor icon to edit question and choice option display settings.
        • In the "Edit Display" window, set the display type to "Dropdown".
          Choose
          Choose "Dropdown".

          Optionally, adjust the width of the dropdown menu or add a label that will appear before the question.

          By default, the dropdown width is set to auto, but you can choose from a list of fixed pixel values (e.g. 150px, 300px) for more control over how it appears on screen.

          Click "Save" and your choice options will be presented as a dropdown list, as seen at the preview section.

          Turn the preview switch on to check your dropdown question.
          Turn the preview switch on to check your dropdown question.
          Why use dropdown display?

          ✅Space-saving design: Great for mobile or compact layouts.
          ✅Cleaner interface: Reduces visual clutter when presenting many options.
          ✅Professional look: Dropdowns provide a modern, form-like user experience.
          ✅Discourages scanning: Test-takers must click to view choices, minimizing answer pattern recognition.
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